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Hello,Thank you for your question. After 6 weeks, your incision should be well-healed and not in danger at all of opening, however swelling will still be present and skin may be sensitive. A few months will usually be recommended to allow the majority of swelling to resolve.All the best
Usually after 3 months will be the best time to start any laser procedures for those areas. By that time the swelling has resolved and the wounds are fully healed.
I usually tell my patients to wait for 3 months after a tummy tuck, every surgeon has different post ops care instructions you should continue to follow up with your PS.
Dear tT and lipo soon,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Thank you for your question. I usually recommend 3 months. Every PS is different. Please clarify from your PS
Hello,Thank you for your question. A physical exam with a plastic surgeon will allow them to determine if the muscles have separated in this area. As well, a visit to your primary care physician to discuss possibilities could be helpful.All the best
Thank you for your question. The answer is yes you can, althought you may lose the results from the tummy tuck. It is recommended to wait until you're done having kids to undergo a tummy tuck procedure. Tummy tuck is a very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results i...
At two weeks post tummy tuck this is all expected, please don't worry. The swelling in your midsection, and especially the lower abdomen makes everything look a bit worse. Even stretch marks that will eventually become close to imperceptible are highlighted at this stage. You look just lik...
Dear Patient: thanks for your question and I'm so sorry you're experiencing such bad pain levels. I would contact my Board Certified Plastic Surgeon right away to rule any cause of infection in the drain site. Hope this helps!
I would recommend you not use this. Arnica is an herbal that is very good. Eating pineapple also helps. I would recommend you discuss with your surgeon her/his recommendations.
Hello,Dry skin is common when tissue is inflamed and stretched. My patients can use whatever lotions they choose however I do advise they take care to avoid applying it near the steri strips/incision which could loosen them. Ask your plastic surgeon what they recommend for you. All the best
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